5 - Safety and first aid

Question 1

The health care provider is most likely to encounter which of the following hazards upon entering the nuclear medicine department to obtain a blood specimen from a patient?

Answer 1

radiation hazard

Question 2

The first step in controlling severe bleeding is to:

Answer 2

apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site

Question 3

In the hazardous labeling system developed by the NFPA, the blue quadrant of the diamond indicates a(n):

Answer 3

health hazard

Question 4

If an electrical accident occurs involving electrical shock to an employee or a patient, the first thing that the health care provider should do is:

Answer 4

shut off the electrical power

Question 5

The use of the SDS format for hazard communication sheets is required by the:

Answer 5

Global Harmonization System

Question 6

The abbreviation RACE is used in:

Answer 6

fire emergencies

Question 7

Which of the following should not be done for a shock victim who seems to be not fully conscious?

Answer 7

give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated

Question 8

What are the major principles of self-protection from radiation exposure?

Answer 8

time, distance, and shielding

Question 9

High exposures of radioactivity have been shown to lead to:

Answer 9

leukemia

Question 10

If a health care provider has a chemical spilled on him or her, he or she should immediately:

Answer 10

rinse the area with water

Question 11

According to the hazard labeling system developed by NFPA, the yellow quadrant of the diamond indicates a(n)::

Answer 11

instability hazard

Question 12

What are C class fires?

Answer 12

Electrical

Question 13

What are B class fires?

Answer 13

Chemical

Question 14

What are A type fires?

Answer 14

Paper, wood, and fabric

Question 15

Which of the following is needed for cleanup of a chemical spill?

Answer 15

Rubber gloves

Question 16

In case of a chemical spill in the eye, the victim should rinse his or her eyes with water for a minimum of __ minutes.

Answer 16

15

Question 17

The ________ to Know law is also referred to as the OSHA HazCom standard.

Answer 17

Right

Question 18

In case of a chemical spill in the eye, the victim should rinse his or her eyes at the ________ station.

Answer 18

eyewash

Question 19

______from a person’s limb can be decreased by elevation.

Answer 19

Bleeding

Question 20

What is a sign of a latex allergy?

Answer 20

A rash

Question 21

What emergency procedures should occur if an accident occurs involving electrical shock to a health care worker?

Answer 21

1. The electrical power source must be turned off or unplugged. If impossible remove the electrical contact from the victim using something that does not conduct electricity, such as a glass since it does not conduct electricity and push away the power supply. Never attempt without these precautions.
2. Call for medical assistance and start CPR immediately. The patient should not be moved prior the arrival of medical assistance. The patient should be kept warm until medical help arrives.

Question 22

What organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemicals that are frequently used in health care facilities?

Answer 22

NFPA

Question 23

The Global Harmonization System is what?

Answer 23

A hazardous materials classification

Question 24

Safety equipment in a chemical area of a health care facility should include-

Answer 24

an emergency shower

Question 25

The blue quadrant on the NFPA diamond zone is for

Answer 25

health hazard